Intent

Why our PE curriculum looks like this

 Our PE curriculum aims to develop creativity, engage and inspire all children across the key stages. It allows children of all abilities to experience a variety of different sports, games, dance, gymnastics, swimming and fitness activities.

We want our pupils to understand the importance of health and fitness as a fundamental life skill and to experience the benefits of social interaction, teamwork and cooperation.

We aim to encourage and support our children whilst they enjoy improving and developing their physical skills and stamina. As they progress they should further build upon resilience and determination which will help them succeed and to be the best they can be.  

In KS1, children will master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination. They participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending. They also learn to perform dances using simple movement patterns.

In KS2, children will improve their running, jumping, throwing and catching skills. They play competitive games for example basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis, learning to apply the tactics for attacking and defending. They develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance through athletics and gymnastics. They perform dances using a range of movement patterns. They also take part in outdoor and adventurous activities such as orienteering which provides individual and team challenges.

 IMPLEMENTATION

PE is more than just the physical... maximise pupil engagement with our holistic ethos!

How PE is taught at Highfield:

PE in our school is taught through the Beyond the Physical scheme, which focuses on developing the whole child, not just physical skills. The approach supports children to build competence, confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of being active, while also promoting important personal qualities such as resilience, teamwork and communication. Lessons are carefully structured to ensure all pupils can access and succeed, with opportunities to adapt activities to meet individual needs. Through a broad and progressive curriculum, children experience a range of sports and physical activities, helping them to develop both fundamental movement skills and a deeper understanding of health, wellbeing and the importance of staying active. 

• Children in year 4 go swimming each week.
• Children have a minimum of 2 PE lessons per week, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor as well as completing daily challenges throughout the year e.g Santa dash.
• Healthy Eating is covered within PHSE lessons.
• Pupils should be taught to develop their techniques through topic work, when opportunities arise. For Example: Egyptian topic – Dance , Music, Art. History and  Geography. 

  IMPACT

The impact of teaching PE through the Beyond the Physical scheme is clear in the way children develop both physically and personally. Pupils become more confident and willing to take part in a range of activities, showing increased resilience when faced with challenges and a positive attitude towards learning new skills. They are better able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and show respect for others, which supports their wider development across the curriculum. Over time, children demonstrate improved physical competence and a deeper understanding of how to stay healthy, alongside a genuine enjoyment of being active. This holistic approach helps to build positive habits and attitudes that can support their wellbeing and engagement in physical activity long beyond their time in school.

We measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods: 

• Images and videos of the children’s practical learning.
• Asking the pupils about their learning (pupil voice).
• Termly Lesson observations where there is the opportunity for a dialogue between teachers.
• Verbal feedback of work during lessons.

Sporting Values

At Highfield we promote the sporting values through our PE lessons. Pupils are praised for demonstrating the values and rewarded with stickers on their Teacher's Awards card.